BMG
Bloomington
United States
3,251 km
2,020 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,251 km
2,020 mi / 1,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

BMG SJO
Airport Name Monroe County Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BMG SJO
ICAO Code KBMG MROC
City Bloomington San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 846 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 39.150000, -86.620000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bloomington (BMG) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Monroe County Airport (BMG) in Bloomington, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,251 kilometers (2,020 miles / 1,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:47 in Bloomington, it's 21:47 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,176 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Monroe County Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bloomington (BMG) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Monroe County Airport (BMG) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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